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General Info

Characters for Hire ℠ is a global premium entertainment company. We specialize in pure high-quality live event entertainment with over 3500 specialized generic characters.

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Regular Hours:

Mon - Fri	9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat - Sun	Closed

Contact Info

Phone:

Main - 800-452-6700

Address:

1 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10020

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Link:

https://charactersforhire.com

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11/10/17

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If I could give this company zero stars I would! I was hired by Maia Katz for to do sfx makeup for 4 actors for a Halloween Party event for the Discovery Channel. I was told I would be paid same day or following day via direct deposit or credit card. Seems reputable right? WRONG! Not only I have I been given the run around; including the following excuses:1. My phone is about to die 2. I'm driving (you drive, take the train and live nyc? Riiiiihght....)3. I'm getting on the train and will lose signal soon (proceeds to keep arguing with me no signal is lost)4. Our accountant is swamped 5. Our accountant has been working overnight 6. We got a complaint from the client about the make-up being "too happy"7. I'm with my family 8. We need 3-5 business days plus 3 more days approval to process a direct deposit (if you run a real business you know you can set this up in a matter of minutes)9. We can't pay you with cc because of tax fraud (this is after I submitted an invoice and W9)Or just getting hung up on. It's been 11 days since the event and I PAID FOR SUPPLIES OUT OF POCKET. Sfx lenses, fake blood etc that were used (over $150 of my own hard earned money gone!!) that they also agreed to reimburse me. Basically if you work for them they are not going to pay you. I wish I would have googled them more PRIOR. All actors, makeup artists, performers, etc STAY FAR AWAY unless you like working for FREE. If you are interested in hiring them STAY EVEN FURTHER AWAY. They are absolutely unprofessional and committing fraud.

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Categories

Circus Companies, Family & Business Entertainers, Magicians, Party & Event Planners, Talent Agencies, Theatrical Managers & Producers

Payment Options

check, discover, mastercard, visa

Location

Although we are located in the entertainment capital of the world, Times Square New York City, we service the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. We also travel worldwide.

Amenities

With over 1,000 characters, our 500 professionally trained actors perform interactive theater in full costume doing combative stunts, interactive storytelling, acrobatic performances, dueling stunt shows and Broadway style musical performances.

Languages

English, Spanish

Associations

New York Chamber of Commerce